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Condition Update: Somerset Road Collision

Wed, 2016-06-08

The 25-year-old male rider involved in the collision yesterday [5-May] on Somerset Road near the junction with Cambridge Road Sandys, has been admitted into a general ward at King Edward Memorial Hospital, where he is being treated for serious leg injuries. His 22-year-old passenger was treated for injuries to his hand and subsequently released from hospital.

The Bermuda Police Service continues to appeal for witnesses who may have seen this collision to call 295-0011.

Two Men Injured in Somerset Road Collision

Tue, 2016-06-07

First responders attended a report of a road traffic collision that took place at the junction of Somerset Road and Cambridge Road at 6:20pm on Tuesday.

It appears that a taxi was traveling west on Main Road and was turning onto Cambridge Road when the motorcycle that was traveling east collided with the taxi.

Shots Fired in Southampton: No One Injured

Sat, 2016-06-04

At around midnight police received several 911 calls of gunshots being heard in the South Road area of Southampton. Upon police arrival, it was forensically confirmed that a firearm was discharged in the parking lot area of Southampton Rangers Sports Club, however it does not appear that anyone was injured.

Police have commenced an investigation into this incident and are appealing for anyone who may have seen two males on a motorcycle wearing dark coloured clothing leaving the incident in a westerly direction to contact the police on 295-0011 or the anonymous and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Appeal for Information on the Whereabouts of Jevon Daniels

Thu, 2016-06-02

Today at a press conference held at Hamilton Police Station, Ms. Gloria Daniels along with police appealed to the public for their assistance with locating 35 year-old Jevon Daniels. Mr. Daniels was last seen on 16th May 2016.

Anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Mr. Daniels should call Sgt. Jason Smith on 247-1218 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Click the Youtube link to view press conference.

UK Overseas Territories Join Forces with IWF to Fight Online Child Sexual Abuse Imagery

Wed, 2016-06-01

In an historic announcement today, Bermuda launches a dedicated Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) Reporting Portal, to allow web users to report images and videos of child sexual abuse safely and anonymously.

The launch comes as part of an IWF initiative made possible by funding from the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office Cyber Security Capacity Building Programme. It will provide a quick and easy way for citizens to report online images and videos of child sexual abuse, to a safe and anonymous hotline.

A planned roll-out of the IWF Reporting Portal is happening simultaneously in 12 UK Overseas Territories. These include:

Akrotiri and Dhekelia

Anguilla

Ascension Islands

Bermuda

Serious Collision on Middle Road in Southampton

Mon, 2016-05-30

Around 4:20pm this afternoon [30-May] police and first responders were dispatched to a two vehicle road traffic collision along Middle Road Southampton adjacent to Five Star Island.

Details are limited, however it appears that a male visitor on the Anthem of the Seas was travelling east on cycle when he was involved in a collision with a van travelling in the opposite direction.

Death of 65 Year Old U.K. Male Visitor

Sun, 2016-05-29

At 4:25pm on Sunday, May 29th first responders attended a report of an incident that took place at Elbow Beach in Paget.

On police arrival it was ascertained that a 65 year old male visiting from the U.K. was snorkeling when it appears that he ran into difficulty.

He was seen in the waters by staff of Elbow Beach hotel. They commenced CPR until EMTs arrived.

Four Arrested, Suspected Cannabis Seized

Wed, 2016-05-25

A few minutes after 7pm on Wednesday police executed a warrant under the Authority of PACE, at a residence on Henry Vale Road just off of Keith Hall Road in Warwick.

As a result 4 persons (three males and one female) were arrested for possession and cultivation of a substance believed to be cannabis. An active investigation into this matter is now underway.

Arrests in Connection With Patrick Dill Murder, Firearms Warrant

Tue, 2016-05-24

The Bermuda Police Service can confirm that two men have been arrested  and are in police custody in connection with the murder of 26 year old Patrick Dill.

Police are still interested in anyone who may have any information on this incident to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739295-0011, or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.

Ongoing Investigation: Murder of Patrick Allan Dill

Mon, 2016-05-23

Acting Detective Chief Inspector Mark Clarke - About 10:45pm Saturday, 21st May 2016, the Bermuda Police Service received multiple 911 calls of report of gunshots in the area of Crossland Lane, Pembroke. 

Shortly thereafter a male attended King Edward Memorial Hospital, in the company of a family member. Despite the best efforts of members of The Emergency Department he succumbed to his wounds.